Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FS12

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FS12, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 2 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the FS12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the FS12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and FS12 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and FS12.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-820 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.